Connecticut western news., 1887-06-15

trifle pale, it was the face of pretty woman of thirty-fvc.
 'T only wished to get warm," she said. '.I was so cold that I felt as if should freeze. I am sorry to disturb you. l have friends in the town, and am sure can get employment of some kind there. fused to live there years and years ago." ....
 By means of few questions he learned that she was widow without any re- lations in the world. He was deeply touched by her story.
 "What was your husbands namea" asked Steele.
 "Carter," she said; George Carter."
 "Wait here a moment" he said, and went up to his room.
 He went to his desk and took out some money. 'I so seldom give," said he, land can afford to be liberal to this poor woman." He took two ten-dollar bills and started back to the kitchen.
 "She said her name was Carter. Car. ter-Carter7 Where have I heard whatl Carter! My Godl That was the namo of her husband. She said she used to live here years ago. It must be she. It is Kate Drew! It must bcl'
 Steele shook like leaf. He seemed young again. He remembered her once more as the sweet-faced girl, and the heart which had been slumbering so long seemed to spring into new life. He sat down on the stairs to compose himself, and then started again for the kitchen.
 "William," said Steele, when he entered, ''herc is the key to my office. I wish you would go there and bring me a packet you will find on my desk"
 William fell in the trap without sus- picion, and was off. IT
 Steele seated himself in dark corner and looked at the woman. He could see his old love in every feature of tho face. He was strangely excited and knew not what to say.
 "You say you lived here once9" he began.
 ''Yes, when was a girl" she said.
 'tAnd bad fortune has overtaken you since. Perhaps you knew my cousin, then, John Steele2'
 "Yes," she said, 'Iknew him. Is he not here now2'
 "No, poor fellow," said Steele, feel ing guilty as he spoke the words, ''he is dead"
 "Dcad l" and she leaned her head on her hand and wept.
 "Yes," said Steele, feeling like mur- derer as he spoke, "but nonc who knew him were sorry for it. He had no good in him, and lived selfish life."
 ''Poor manr' said the sweet, sympa- thizing tones. ''At heart he was good. |"
 Something seemed to move Steele. He got up and stood by her chair. His hand, by accident, touched her. It sent thrill through him that seemed tc make new being of him.
 'Katie," he said, "don't you know mel"
 She looked up, started, stood cree; and got good look into his face.
 "Johnr' she said, in a scared way, and hid her face in her hands.
 "Ycs, Katie" he said, ''it is John. I was thinking of you to-day, and il seems as though heaven has sent you. J
 'sThis is such shock to me-" and she sat down again.
 Steele's heart was throbbing wildly, and he quivered with excitement.
 'I am old, now Katie, and perhaps awkward in my speech, but-I--I can' help what ] am saying. You have nc home, am rich, and you arc tho only woman I ever loved. You are welcom' to all I have. My life has been very lonely. With you I would be happy You can't love me, l know. after all thi time, but l do not ask that"
 She arose as if to go. Poor Steele heart seemed 10 be bursting. He un consciously put forth his arms ant touched her. With sob she fell int them and rested her head on his shoul der.
 "Katie" he cried in joy.
 "Oh, John, how can IspeakG"
 'Say something, Katie"
 '1 feel so guilty. I thought yo, would never forgive me But-but-b I have"
 But what, Katic7" .
 "Oh, John, you know I loved 70, then, and it was not my fault. I hav loved you all these long years. I am s' happy, if you will but forgive me-"
 Forgive youl Don't speak of that again. You are homeless no longer Katie. I know what love is at least You are in my house now, and 70, shall never go out of it except as my wife"
 ''No, John, not"
 "Yes, don't object. Iknow it don' sound we'll, but I don't care for that A preacher lives close. Won't you con sent"
 "But-"
 'Please don't refuse, Katie." "Well, guess" Just then William came in. Steel nearly ran over him. ''Hang the pa pcrs!" he said, as William offered ther to him.
 "IIcrc, William," he said, as he cam down stairs putting on his overcoat ''fix the front room and light fire Don't you hear, you idiot9 Don't stan looking, move about"
 William did not know what was tn matter. He had just got the fro liphte